The Kinkonauts have been delighting audiences, developing improvisers, and building community for more than 15 years. Every show is a unique, never to be repeated adventure. Enjoy the tightrope thrill of performers living in the moment. Spontaneous stories and characters you’ll still be laughing about on the car ride home.
Thank you for being part of our community — your laughter and support bring our shows to life. Folllow us on instagram for updates about shows, classes, events, & drop-in.
The Calgary Improv School offers improv classes to take you from beginner to expert! Engage your creativity and fun in a supportive environment. Train to become a performer, or just improve your work, relationships, and well-being with the best brain training on the planet.
These classes are for students age 18 and up.
Get your weekly improv fix at our adult drop-in improv class!
Saturdays from noon to 2pm
Saturdays, noon to 2pm | Free for students currently enrolled in high school
To reserve a spot or for questions: email: jordan@kinkonauts.com
Conservatory
Audition Applications
are
OPEN!
Our audition process has changed: Over the past several years, we’ve been incredibly excited to see growing interest in auditioning for our Conservatory Program. With the number of applicants continuing to increase each season, we want to make sure every performer has the best possible opportunity to be seen, considered thoughtfully, and set up for a successful audition experience, which is why we are rolling out an audition application. This application is not meant to be a barrier. Rather, it helps us better understand each applicant’s experience, training, and connection to the community so we can create a cohesive conservatory cohort.
Audition applications will close on August 1. Applicants will receive notice regarding application acceptance, and successful applicants will receive audition details, by August 15.
Some of the things that may help strengthen your application include:
Completion of The Kinkonauts levelled classes (101, 201, 301) or equivalent training elsewhere
Being active participant in the Kinkonauts community (accelerator, classes, show attendance)
Previous improv, acting, comedy, or other performance experience
A reference from a current Kinkonauts company instructor (Classes or Drop in)
Some notes: New Kinkonauts participate in Conservatory classes. They run weekly on Monday evenings from October to April. You will learn to play the Kinkonauts style of longform in a cohort-based, workshop format, developing your skills under the instruction of Kinkonauts directors. Because we are cohort-based attendance is very important. It is a FREE program but in exchange for the in-depth training, a minimum volunteer commitment is required. You will be required to volunteer once a month for the duration of the program (Fridays or Sundays from 6:30pm-9pm)
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kelsey Schoen at Kelsey@kinkonauts.com AND Jordan Lane Jordan@kinkonauts.com.
